Genealogy Week

By David Koesters

Published February 26, 2024 at 8:50 AM CST

Celebrate Genealogy Week with the Omaha Public Library. It kicks off with an in-person program sharing the real-life stories of the Orphan Trains on Sunday, March 3rd, from 2-3:15pm at the Genealogy & Local History Room at 3020 S. 84th St. in Omaha. There will also be open-house genealogical activities and displays throughout the week, culminating in National Genealogy Day on March 9. Also, Courtney Kilroy tell us about the book A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers.

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David Koesters

David first started broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and has worked for radio and television stations across the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat, Pickles.

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